Destination
Thailand
- Latest exports
- $284.8M
- Market share
- 88.3%
- Growth
- -13.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
T3 · Product exporter position
Japan exports of Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm (HS 720838)
See where Japan stands in iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$1.3BLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
53Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-13.3%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,186Destination concentrationWeighted share
51.8%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Japan in Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 720838. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$1.3B
Current 2024 exports$1.3B
Three-year average$1.6B
Historical peak$3.3B
Market position
Active destinations53
Destination HHI1,186
Weighted share51.8%
Share change-0.8 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-13.3%
Volatility0.8
Maximum drawdown82.5%
TrendRapid decline
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Japan | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $1.3B | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $1.3B | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -13.3% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | -3.4% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | THA | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 22.4% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,186 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -0.8 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 41.1% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Japan sell iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $284.8M | 88.3% | -13.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Republic of Korea | $245.3M | 53.1% | -0.2% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
| China | $141.5M | 99.2% | -33.3% | 0.3% tariff | Stable |
| Viet Nam | $97.4M | 6.3% | -0.9% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| India | $79.8M | 16.9% | +121% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Mexico | $60.6M | 28.8% | -31.7% | FTA reported | Growing |
| United Arab Emirates | $54.6M | 16.2% | +69% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
| Pakistan | $49.4M | 20.5% | -24.8% | 0.4% tariff | Growing |
| Spain | $47.6M | 12.3% | +19.7% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Malaysia | $27.3M | 10.5% | -4.9% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Colombia | $24.4M | 70.6% | -4.7% | 0.1% tariff | Growing |
| Portugal | $23.5M | 13% | -36% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Chile | $20.4M | 51.9% | +44% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Italy | $20.1M | 1.8% | -19.6% | FTA reported | Growing |
Destination
Republic of Korea
- Latest exports
- $245.3M
- Market share
- 53.1%
- Growth
- -0.2%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $141.5M
- Market share
- 99.2%
- Growth
- -33.3%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Viet Nam
- Latest exports
- $97.4M
- Market share
- 6.3%
- Growth
- -0.9%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
India
- Latest exports
- $79.8M
- Market share
- 16.9%
- Growth
- +121%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Mexico
- Latest exports
- $60.6M
- Market share
- 28.8%
- Growth
- -31.7%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
United Arab Emirates
- Latest exports
- $54.6M
- Market share
- 16.2%
- Growth
- +69%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Pakistan
- Latest exports
- $49.4M
- Market share
- 20.5%
- Growth
- -24.8%
- Access
- 0.4% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Spain
- Latest exports
- $47.6M
- Market share
- 12.3%
- Growth
- +19.7%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Malaysia
- Latest exports
- $27.3M
- Market share
- 10.5%
- Growth
- -4.9%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
Colombia
- Latest exports
- $24.4M
- Market share
- 70.6%
- Growth
- -4.7%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Portugal
- Latest exports
- $23.5M
- Market share
- 13%
- Growth
- -36%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Chile
- Latest exports
- $20.4M
- Market share
- 51.9%
- Growth
- +44%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Italy
- Latest exports
- $20.1M
- Market share
- 1.8%
- Growth
- -19.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Price intelligence
How does Japan's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Azerbaijan: $23.0K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Uganda: $300.5 / ton.
Median price
$576.4 / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Japan and HS 720838 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $1.6B | +61.9% | 33 |
| 2011 | $1.3B | -19.4% | 35 |
| 2012 | $1.2B | -1.8% | 36 |
| 2013 | $1.3B | +8.9% | 38 |
| 2014 | $1.4B | +0.9% | 33 |
| 2015 | $1.1B | -15.3% | 43 |
| 2016 | $1.2B | +4.2% | 43 |
| 2017 | $1.6B | +37.7% | 40 |
| 2018 | $1.7B | +5.4% | 39 |
| 2019 | $1.5B | -13.6% | 43 |
| 2020 | $1.0B | -30.4% | 46 |
| 2021 | $1.9B | +85.3% | 44 |
| 2022 | $1.8B | -6.3% | 50 |
| 2023 | $1.6B | -11.1% | 52 |
| 2024 | $1.3B | -21.8% | 53 |
Exporter context
Japan economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 720838.
Japan has reported exports of $740.4B and a trade balance of $48.6B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 20% trade openness, 24.8% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Japan iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm exports
Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.
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Which markets are most important?+
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Does the price section show quotes?+
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